New Things

Christmas wasn't long ago, but I have a few more things to add to the list of new things!

First up is a Parelli hackamore! Doesn't it look great? I think it will be a big help improving our 'go' button.

Next up is a pair of boots from my boyfriend, Stephen! I have been riding horses for over 15 years and never owned a pair of cowboy boots...until now!

Last but not least is my gift from Melissa. If you haven't noticed, I tend to stick with the color purple and she has everything pink, so those have become our 'colors'. For Christmas, she got me this:

I love it so much! What is even better is she has a matching one for Rydel with a pink gem! What a fantastic idea! I think we are going to put them on our saddles, but I love it so much I might be wearing in on a necklace ;).

What's New?

First of all, have you noticed I updated the header of my blog? I have been meaning to put a picture by the title (which is why there was a huge blank space), but never got around to it. Finally I did. I like it, but I think I want to change it. I am thinking I want to change my blog colors to purple. But, it has to be simple! So look for a new design in the near future?

Here is what Son and I have been up to:

Emily Rodgers with Sonny, (Freestyle, 30 mins) Rode Sonny in a bridle for the first time in over two years today! Since I got the cradle bridle for Christmas, I figured I should start getting him more comfortable with the bit. I am not sure what happened in his past with the bit, but it must have been traumatic since nothing bothers him and he shuts down when you put a bit in his mouth. Lately I have been putting the bridle on him and doing easy things, like leading him to the pasture, so that he doesn't associate the bit with negative things. Today I put molasses on the bit (which was super messy) and rode around for a little while. I didn't do anything challenging and I never touched the reins. He let out a few big signs and seemed to realize it might not be so bad! I am very pleased with how it went and can't wait for him to experience the C3 bit!                                                                                                                             Tue 27 Dec 2011 at 08:49PM

Emily Rodgers with Sonny, (Liberty, 30 mins) Had a simple but fun day! Didn't have time to do much so just played at liberty. had some really great stick to me and he out a ton of effort into trying the Spanish walk! He also gave me some really happy faces :).

Wed 28 Dec 2011 at 06:41PM

I seem to be catching a cold, which has put a damper on my horsey time. Hopefully I will get out there today, but I doubt I will do anything. Sounds like a perfect day for some undemanding time!

My blue-eyed beauty. <3

A Very Parelli Christmas

Not only was my Christmas merry, it was filled with Parelli!

My dad got me:

-the cradle bridle! 
-a purple carrot stick!
-black featherlines!
-a parelli headband
-True Unity by Tom Durrance
-Think Harmony with Horses by Ray Hunt

Does it get any better than that? Don't think so!  :) I am a very happy girl!